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PA SB1084

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tracy Pennycuick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a $1,000 tax credit for Pennsylvania resident individuals who adopt a child under 18 years of age, applicable against personal income tax
  • Credit may only be claimed once per adopted child in the year the adoption is finalized, and may be claimed by individuals filing jointly
  • Adopted child must not be the child of the taxpayer's spouse (excludes stepparent adoptions)
  • Department of Revenue required to submit annual reports to the General Assembly by October 15, starting in 2027, detailing the number and amount of credits approved and claimed
  • Applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and establishing the child adoption tax credit.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

11/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance11/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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